APEA 3p Final Exam Questions and Answers CORRECT 100% GUARANTEED A+ PASS
1. Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter
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A- Dopamine
B- Gabapentin
C- Mu
D- Cortisol
2. Which of the following is considered a synovial joint?
A- -Vertebral bodies of the spine
B- - Skull
C- -Shoulder
D- - Pubic symphysis of the pelvis
3. The most common sign associated with substance abuse in an adolescent is:
A- - Poor school performance
B- - Change in sleep habits
C- - Increased blood pressure
D- - Changes in behavior
4. Which pathogen is associated with common urinary tract infections? A- E. coli
B- Klebsiella
C- Streptococcus
D- Proteus mirabilis
5. Which medication can cause a false positive result for amphetamines in a urine drug screen?
A- Metformin
B- Lisinopril
C- Glyburide
D- Bupropion
6. Pregnant women are evaluated for syphilis with serology testing because:
A- Syphilis during pregnancy predisposes the fetus to spontaneously abortion or the newborn to have syphilis
B- Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy may trigger activation of latent syphilis
C- Syphilis may be passed to the fetus beginning in the third trimester
D- Untreated syphilis can cause neonatal respiratory distress
7. Heartburn and regurgitation are symptoms associated with: A- Hiatal hernia
B- Gastroesophageal reflux = GERD
C- Peptic ulcer disease
D- Esophageal cancer
8. Which patient causes the greatest concern for complications related to scoliosis?
A- 13-year-old girl with a 10° curve
B- 17-year-old girl with a 10° curve
C- 12-year-old boy with a 5° curve
D- 18-year-old boy with a 5° curve
9. Which medication is contraindicated during an acute attack of gout? A- Colchicine (for acute attack)
B- Allopurinol = prophylaxis, preventive, meds patient drinks everyday
C- A steroid
D- NSAIDs
10. A cloudy opacity of the eye is noted on ophthalmoscopic examination. This is suggestive of:
A- Corneal arcus
B- A corneal scar
C- A pterygium
D- A cataract
11. Which medication is the first-line treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP)?
A- Erythromycin 4 times daily for 7 to 10 days
B- Doxycycline (Vibramycin) twice daily for 14 days
C- Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) twice daily for 6 weeks
D- Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim DS) twice daily for 4 to 12 weeks
12. Which medication is initially used for patients with benign positional vertigo?
A- Hydrochlorothiazide
B- Meclizine (Antivert) = or Dimenhydrinate (dramamine) a vestibular suppressant
C- Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
D- Promethazine (Phenergan)which immunization
13. Which of the following conditions is associated with chronic bloody diarrhea?
A- Irritable bowel syndrome
B- Crohn’s disease
C- Hepatitis A
D- Celiac disease
14. What is the initial treatment for a patient with premenstrual syndrome who is experiencing acute pain?
A- Black cohosh
B- B vitamins
C- Antidepressant agents
D- Heat applied to the lower abdomen
15. Why would a combined hormonal contraceptive be contraindicated in a 36-year-old patient with a past medical history of diabetes, obesity, current smoking and sedentary lifestyle?
A- She is obese
B- She has type 2 diabetes mellitus
C- Her age and tobacco use = risk for blood clots
D- She leads a sedentary lifestyle
16. A 53-year-old man might be experiencing symptoms of a small bowel obstruction because he complains of:
A- Nausea and diarrhea
B- Vomiting and pain
C- Hematemesis and bloody stool
D- Indigestion and anorexia
17. Which of the following is a typical finding in a patient with a meniscal tear?
A- Positive McMurray’s test = a test used to determine the presence of a meniscal tear within the knee B- Positive anterior drawer test
C-Audible click at the joint line
D- Fixed patellar subluxation
18. When performing acuity test, the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and 20/60 in the right eye. The next step is to:
A- Have the patient return in 2 weeks for a follow-up vision screen
B- Dilate the eyes and re-test
C- Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist
D- Document this is a normal finding
19. The medication that targets postprandial blood glucose by blocking the transport of glucose across the intestine into the bloodstream is: A- Metformin (Glucophage XR)
B- Acarbose (Precose) = this helps prevent sugars from passing through your small intestine into your blood.
C- Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
D- Glipizide (Glucotrol XL)
20. A pediatric patient diagnosed with croup most likely presents with which clinical finding?
A- Barking cough
B- Sudden onset of symptoms
C- Nighttime symptoms
D- Shortness of breath
21. What assessment finding suggests osteosarcoma in a pediatric patient?
A- Pain in the affected bone
B- Pathologic fracture
C- Repeat fracture
D- Apophyseal avulsion
22. Which of the following is NOT a cause of unilateral rhinitis? A- A foreign body in the nasal canal
B- A nasal polyp
C- Drug induced rhinitis
D- A deviated septum [Show Less]